Pepper Steak Recipe

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This quick and easy pepper steak recipe is ready in 30 minutes! Tender beef, bell peppers, and a rich sauce make this a better-than-takeout dinner recipe.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Marinating time (optional)1

Total Time30

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: Asian American

Keyword: 30 minute dinner, beef and rice, stir fry recipe

Servings:

Calories: 454kcal

Author: Julie Clark

Ingredients

For the Steak:

1 ½ pounds flank steak or sirloin steak, sliced thinly against the grain
1 tablespoon soy sauce 16 grams
1 tablespoon cornstarch 8 grams
1 tablespoon sesame oil 11 grams

For the Sauce:

⅔ cup low sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos, 6.5 ounces
⅔ cup beef stock 5.3 ounces
¼ cup brown sugar 50 grams
2 teaspoons ginger paste 10 grams
2 tablespoon oyster sauce 38 grams
2 tablespoon cornstarch 16 grams

For the Stir-Fry:

2 tablespoons sesame oil divided, 22 grams
1 small yellow onion sliced
1 red bell pepper sliced
1 green bell pepper sliced
2 teaspoons minced garlic 10 grams

Instructions

Place the sliced steak in a bowl with the soy sauce, cornstarch and sesame oil. Stir to coat. Let it marinate for 30-60 minutes in the fridge. This marinating time is optional when you're looking for a 30 minute recipe. Or, prep the beef in the morning and then it will be ready to go at dinnertime. 1 ½ pounds flank steak , 1 tablespoon soy sauce , 1 tablespoon cornstarch , 1 tablespoon sesame oil
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, ginger paste, oyster sauce, and cornstarch. Set aside. ⅔ cup low sodium soy sauce , ⅔ cup beef stock, ¼ cup brown sugar , 2 teaspoons ginger paste , 2 tablespoon oyster sauce , 2 tablespoon cornstarch
Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated steak in a single layer. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side until browned and just cooked through. Remove the steak from the pan and set it aside. 2 tablespoons sesame oil
In the same skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of oil. Add the onion, red bell pepper and green bell pepper. Stir fry for 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables are crisp-tender as you prefer. Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, until fragrant. 1 small yellow onion, 1 red bell pepper, 1 green bell pepper, 2 teaspoons minced garlic
Return the steak to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour in the prepared sauce and stir to coat everything evenly. Let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and everything is heated through.
Serve the pepper steak hot over steamed rice, noodles, or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option. Garnish with sliced green onions or sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

A teaspoon of red pepper flakes can be added to the sauce ingredients if you like spicy Chinese pepper steak.
Don't have sesame oil? Try peanut oil or canola oil.
Refer to the article above for more tips and tricks.

The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 4, with 1 serving being 1/4 of the meat and veggies (no rice or noodles included). Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. **

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